RN - NICU - Cincinnati, OH - JM 26-16371

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)

Location: Cincinnati, OH
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Night Shift
Schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 36 hours/week; every other weekend
Local Candidates Required: Yes
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes

Pay Rate
Local: $50.00 – $53.00/hr
Traveler: $53.00 – $55.00/hr

Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse to provide specialized nursing care to premature and full-term newborns requiring intensive medical attention. The RN will work collaboratively with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to support neonatal health, stabilization, and family-centered care.

Required Qualifications

• Active Ohio RN license or Compact RN license.

• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.

• Diploma in Nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

• Ability to provide age-specific and culturally appropriate neonatal patient care.

• Strong clinical judgment, assessment, communication, and critical-thinking skills.

• Ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care for premature and full-term newborns requiring specialized neonatal care.

• Provide evidence-based care to critically ill neonates, including respiratory support, feeding assistance, glucose management, and antibiotic therapy.

• Attend high-risk deliveries and assist with initial neonatal assessments and stabilization as needed.

• Monitor neonatal conditions, identify changes in patient status, and implement appropriate nursing interventions.

• Promote skin-to-skin contact, breastfeeding, and safe sleep practices while supporting parents and families.

• Maintain accurate patient documentation and ensure confidentiality of medical information.

• Educate parents and families regarding neonatal care, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.

• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered care.

• Follow American Nurses Association (ANA) standards, the Ohio Nurse Practice Act, hospital policies, and patient safety protocols.